10 things to do in Arizona this weekend

10 things to do in Arizona this weekend:

'via Blog this' 1. COMEDIAN JAY MOHR Where: Phoenix, Stand Up Live When: Sept 17 – Sept 18, 7 p.m. Cost: $30 More Info: www.standuplive.com He’s been in everything from Saturday Night Live to Jerry Maguire. The popular comedian is in Phoenix. Must be 18 & over and there is a two drinks minimum.

2. My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend & Country Craft Fair Where: Wilcox, Apple Annie’s Orchard When: Sept 17 and Sept 18, 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Cost: Admission is free. You pay for any fruits and vegetables you pick. More Info: www.appleannies.com A celebration of all things Apple! Start your day with a pancake and apple pie syrup breakfast. Then indulge in homemade Apple Crumb Pie ice cream. Later, a apple-smoked burger lunch will be served. Enjoy a complimentary wagon ride to the orchard to pick-your-own apples. Homemade crafts, apple baking contest and more.

3. 14th ANNUAL BALLET UNDER THE STARS Where: Sun City West, Beardsley Road When: Sunday, Sept 18, 7 p.m. Cost: Free Event More Info: www.balletaz.org Ballet Arizona presents some of their most gifted dancers at these free performances under the night sky.

4. EL ZARIBAH SHRINE CIRCUS Where: Scottsdale, West World When: Sept 16 through Sept 18 Cost: $15 ($12 Military and Seniors) More Info: w.el-zaribah.org Fun for the whole family! One Boy’s and one Girl’s bicycle will be given away and elephant and Pony rides for children.

5. PICKIN’ IN THE PINES BLUEGRASS AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL Where: Flagstaff, Pepsi Amphitheatre When: Sept 16 – Sept 18 Cost: $65 More Info: www.pickininthepines.org Workshops, bluegrass bands, food and much more.

6. RHYTHM ROOM 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Where: Phoenix, 1019 E. Indian School Road When: Sept 16 – Sept 18 Cost: $10 More Info: www.rhythmroom.com It’s a blues bash in Phoenix. This established rhythm and blues clubs is celebrating 20 years in the valley this weekend.

7. NATIVE AMERICAN ART AUCTION Where: Hubbell Trading Post, Navajo Reservation When: Saturday, Sept 17 Cost: Free Event More Info: www.nps.gov/hutr The auction includes contemporary and antique Navajo textiles, Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, carvings and baskets from many tribes. Prices range from just $20 to well over $4,000.

 8. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Where: Mesa, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre When: Now through October 1 Cost: Start at $28 More Info: www.broadwaypalmwest.com A Tony Award winning musical that tells the tale of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime.

 9. 10th ANNUAL ROASTED GREEN CHILI FESTIVAL Where: Tucson, Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market When: Saturday, Sept 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: Free Event More Info: www.rvfm.org/ Over 2,000 people are expected to eat, enjoy and buy locally grown fresh green chilies. This delicious festival is in Tucson this weekend.

10. SHOW LOW FARMERS’ MARKET & ART WALK FESTIVAL Where: Downtown Show Low When: Saturday, Sept 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost: Free Event More Info: www.showlowfarmersmarket.com/ Offering locally grown plant starts, meats, fruits and vegetables.